Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-23
THE MAINE MILITIA.
Adjutant General Gallagher Pleased with
the Soldierly Bearing and Orderly
Conduct Of the Maine Troops.
Gov BodwelI and staff Have Accepted an
Invitation to Attend the Re-uion of
the Maine Veteran Association at
Haverhill, sept 20 and 80.

Adjutant General Gallagher has arrived
home from the constitutional centennial at
Philadelphia. He expressed himself to q
Journal man as more than satisfied with the
showing made by the Pine Tree State
Maine was better represented than any other
State in proportion to her militia and popu-
lation. There we're eight companies of forty
men each. besides Governor Bodweu and
staff and officers of the brigade.
Gen. Gallagher also expressed himself as
highly pleased with the soidierly bearing of
the Maine boys at the Quaker City. They
were very efficient in executing all orders
and their manly conduct throughout won
them hosts of friends. No troops at Pbila-
delphia during the parade made better APP
pearance.
Captain Field, who has had much expert
ence in the transportation of troops, Purser
Geer and Steward Jones of the steamer Mas
sachust It's, as well as Mr.. Miller, the mana
ger of the Providence and St3nington line,
said they had never carried body of men
who bore themselves more admirably than
the Maine troops.
Among the officers who won especial praise
was Col. Victor Brett of Bangor, who was in
command of the Maine troops. 1t was his
first appearance in his new rank as colonel,
to which he was promoted from adIutant last
June. He was placed in difficult position
but acquitted himself most admirably. The
same may be said of Adjutant Chilcott and
Quartermsster Kelleher, appointed by Col.
Brett.
President Cleveland and General Sheridan
complimented the Maine troops very highly
as they passed IN review, for their steady
marching and soldierly appearance. The
new uniforms were greatly admired by the
adjutant generals of other Sttt.s and the
military men of their commands Governor
Sawyer of New Hampshire was very much
pleased with them and made many inquiries
of Governor Bodwell as to the cost and the
firms manufacturing them.
Governor Bodwell and staff have accepted
an invitation to attend the reunion of the
Maine Veteran Association of Massachusetts,
at Haverhill on Sept. Goth and 3Oth The
following is the text of the invitation:
HEADQUARTERS ID CAVALRY,
18th, 2lsr, 22D, 23D, PATH, 2STH
AND 3lsT INFANTRY ASSOCIATION
BosroN, Sept. IA, 1887.
The Maine Veteran Association Of Massa-
chusetts, will hold the reunion at HaverhilI,
Mass, Sept. 20 and 80, 1887, and invite the
comrades in Maine who have SO generously
entertained US there, to join with US in accept
ing the hospitality of the sons and daughters
of Maine. residing in Haverhill. Entertain
ment will be furnished to all who desire it.
and cordial reception given to all comrades
and their families. Comrades will assemble
At the Boston & Maine depot at 100 p. NJ,
Thursday, Sept. 20, and leave on the 2.15
train, arriving in Haverhill in season to re-
ceive the Governor of Maine and visiting
comrades, due there at 3 40.
Reception by the militia, G. A. R. and
Sons of Veterans. Parade, supper and camp
fire in the evening. Next day Procession,
excursion and clam bake, promenade concert
and ball.
Excursion rates over TIE Boston & Maine
railroad. Notify the secretary, so tickets
may be on sale. Present this card to ticket
agent. Those who have not done so will
please remit their dues and such contribu-
tons as they see fit to help defray expenses.
Wear &. A. K. and Association badges.
S. G. SMALL, Secretary.